While the perception might be that Netflix has changed the game for awards recognition of digital content, Thursday’s less-discussed nominations prove that the Emmys are still way behind the times. Read more »
Funny Or Die has never been afraid of diversifying, leading to a history filled with successes and less-than-successes. It’s early to say what category The Occasional, the company’s new experiment in iPad publishing, will fall — but for the right price, it’s worth checking out. Read more at GigaOM »
Turner Networks was looking to augment its digital portfolio with a proven producer of low-cost internet video. Funny or Die was looking for a little old-media reach and muscle to help it grow. Why their partnership could signal a coming acquisition wave of independent video producers Read more »
FunnyOrDie, the company with a network of online content site and backed by Will Ferrell and Sequoia Capital, has raised a new round of $3 m… Read more »
Viewer-voting comedy site FunnyOrDie is launching a UK-facing outpost later today, with a London production HQ and a partnership with UK TV… Read more »
US viewer-voting comedy site FunnyOrDie is launching a UK-facing outpost today, with a London production HQ and a partnership with Have I Go… Read more »
BlueCollarOrDie, a spinoff site from FunnyOrDie featuring the stars of Blue Collar Comedy, has been shut down. The site is one several “OrDi… Read more »
HBO, which couldn’t make its own comedy site work, is taking a small stake in Will Ferrell’s comedy company FunnyorDie.com. The terms were n… Read more »
Will Ferrell’s video comedy site Funny or Die has raised a $15 million round from Sequoia and other unidentified institutions, reports Portf… Read more »